Topic: TSKB: good 24-bit capable laptop soundcard

[j.mart]

SSIA. should be good for both recording and playback.. any suggestions at a affordable price (~100$)? i'm looking at a PCIMA audigy ZS2, which is the same i have in my PC and i'm very happy with it. maybe i'm missing something better? i'm looking for 2.1, so 5.1 is not a priority

[OFOTD]

Digigram VXPocket V2 or 440

Both can be found on ebay and occasionaly here on ts in the YS for right around $100 - $150.  I would start and stop my search with those two cards.  Both are proven and reliable.

[macdaddy]

i use the echo indigo - works great!

[JasonSobel]

Digigram VXPocket V2 or 440

the advantages of the VX Pocket is that it has many different input/ouput options, includung S/PDIF.
the disadvantage of the VX Pocket is that it doesn't do 96 kHz.  its limited to 24/48.

i use the echo indigo - works great!

the advantage of the Echo Indigo is that is does handle 24/96.
the disadvantage is that it does not have S/PDIF input/output.

[macdaddy]

i use the echo indigo - works great!

the advantage of the Echo Indigo is that is does handle 24/96.
the disadvantage is that it does not have S/PDIF input/output.

correct. to be clear, i usue the echo indigo dj. this has two outputs (headphone and line), both stereo minijack.

i run from the line-out stereo minijack to the bluesky media desk system.

[j.mart]

í'll look into those models. i liked the echo for what i've seen. thanks for helping +tees

[jerryfreak]

depends if you want something that is bit-accurate, or just something that sounds ok. I'd expect to test it, and dont rely on manufacturers claims

most laptop soundcards out there DO NOT do bit-accurate data streams

(hello, maudio!)

the vx pocket is hands down the most stable reliable card out there. Well worth $200 if youre using it for recording spdif